Very nice review! We are very close in weight and I think we've had a very similar experience. The only reproach I have about the R2L is that there is not that much tail rocker when you look at the full lenght of the waterline (for example less that the R2 medium) so I find myself stern taping a lot on rocky boofs. I'm also a bit concerned because of that and the thinness of the tail tip to take it on the steeper creeks we have in Quebec. I'm waiting on a medium ReactR next month, I'm not entirely sure which place the R2L will have in my line-up vs a more sporty/playful half-slice at that point
Thanks, yeah that's a very good point. I really like its ability to play for how capable it is. I am actually getting rid of my medium Ripper 2 because it's not as fun as the large. I will be using a ninja as my creeker this season and see what people have to say about the reactR before I get it. The Indra also has my attention.
Excellent review. I bought the Ripper 2 M. And am having a ton of fun in it. But I am seriously considering the large for bigger water days. Thanks for the input.
Thanks for posting this. I had a orig ripper Lg and ended up shelving it since I couldn’t dial in the edges and then sold it (I’m used to the softer 9R edges). Is the ripper II Lg more user friendly vs the orig ripper Lg? I’m abt 185lbs 6’1” I’m also considering the LL Sweet Ride -thanks
I would say it is way more user friendly than the OG Ripper Large. It's way more stable and less grabby. You are in the perfect weight range for the large if you want it to be almost an all river boat. Wade Harrison has a good review on it too and he is around 185 pounds.
Thanks for the review. I'm a huge Jackson fan, but love half slices. I love the Antix 2, but feel there is a void between the Antix 2 and Nirvana / GnarVana. The Rewind was too much of an overlap. May end up with the Ripper 2 this Spring
My pleasure 😊 I love half slices and I use this boat for almost anything. I am super curious of the Steez like boats coming out this year from Pyrahna (Reactor) and Dagger.... It has no name yet but exists.
